Elected by the citizens every four years, the mayor works closely with city staff to assure that your voice and priorities are central to the decision making process. The mayor presides over City Council meetings and works with Council Members to develop ordinances and resolutions that respond to the needs and concerns of citizens.

Mayor Matt Larson is currently serving his third term as Snoqualmie's mayor. He has held many offices in Snoqualmie in the past including Mayor Pro-Tem, City Council member, chair of the Planning Commission, and Parks Board member.

As an Advanced Certified Municipal Leader -- a certification earned through the Association of Washington Cities --Mayor Larson enjoys serving in leadership roles in local and regional capacities. For two years he held the position of president of the Snoqualmie Valley Governments Association and serves on the King County Flood Control District Advisory Board. In 2015, he served as president of the Sound Cities Association, which is comprised of 36 member cities in King County.

As the Mayor of Snoqualmie, his highest priority is to protect and maintain a high quality of life for Snoqualmie citizens by providing responsive, comprehensive, and sustainable city services.

Following are organizations for which Mayor Larson currently serves or has in the recent past.

Sound Cities Association (SCA), Immediate Past President
King County Flood District Advisory Board, Founding Member
King County Regional Transit Committee, SCA Member Representative
King County Bridges and Roads Taskforce, Member
King County Metro Service Guidelines Taskforce, Member
Economic Development Council of Seattle & King County, Advisory Board Member
Mountains to Sound Greenway, Advisory Board Member
Snoqualmie Valley Governments Association, Member
Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association, Member

2012 Elected Official of the Year
Mayor Matt Larson was named the 2012 Elected Official of the Year by the Alliance of Eastside Agencies (AEA), an association of more than 50 health and human-services organizations and governments serving East King County. The award was made on Wednesday, June 13, at the AEA luncheon at the Bear Creek Country Club in Woodinville.

Speaking to more than 90 people attending the AEA luncheon, Mayor Larson said he is grateful that Snoqualmie has been able to increase its funding for human services in recent years to create “healthy minds, hearts and souls” in the community.